In this Tank TV case study, Simple Tank Services tackles a difficult 550-gallon underground oil tank removal in Bloomfield, New Jersey, where steep terrain and limited access required extensive hand work.
Project Overview
- Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey
- Tank: 550-gallon underground heating oil tank
- Services: Tight-access oil tank removal, hand excavation, backfill, and related remediation work
- Episode Focus: Hand Dig in Bloomfield
- Contractor: Simple Tank Services
What Happened on This Project
The tank was located up a steep hill and several flights of stairs, making normal machine access impractical. The crew removed the tank in sections and moved material by hand using small containers so the project could be completed without damaging the surrounding property.
The episode also follows a separate soil remediation project in Leonia, where impacted soil was removed and samples were evaluated by a geologist before the site was restored.
Why This Matters for New Jersey Homeowners
Some tank removals cannot be approached like a typical open-yard excavation. Steep grades, stairs, narrow access, retaining walls, and landscaping may require hand excavation or creative equipment planning. An experienced crew can adapt the removal method to the property rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Related Simple Tank Services
Need a Difficult-Access Oil Tank Removed in Bloomfield or Essex County?
Call Simple Tank Services at 732-965-8265. We handle tight-access underground oil tank removals, soil testing, and remediation throughout New Jersey.
Watch more real New Jersey projects on Tank TV to see how Simple Tank Services handles oil tank and environmental work in the field.